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KD57 EGV

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

143,713 mi
Last recorded143,713 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2019
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD57 EGV
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2019 143,713 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 143,713 miles

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 May 2018 138,214 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 138,214 miles

Front Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sub-frame accedent damage (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side (1.4.A.2f)

engine management light stays on

rad braket accedent damage

Pass 27 Apr 2017 130,971 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Apr 2017 130,971 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine management light stays on

Pass 26 Apr 2016 123,989 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 123,988 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working n/s (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam n/s (1.7.5a)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s/f (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 117,843 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Electrical wiring deteriorated, but not likey to cause a short (1.9.2b)

engine warning light stays on

Fail 28 Apr 2015 117,842 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Electrical wiring deteriorated, but not likey to cause a short (1.9.2b)

engine warning light stays on

Pass 25 Apr 2014 109,424 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 109,424 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 May 2013 102,540 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edges

Fail 30 Apr 2013 102,540 miles

Centre Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edges

Pass 15 Mar 2012 92,363 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 15 Mar 2012 92,363 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 83,173 miles

rear seat belts not checked hand brake lever release button sometimes sticks

How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo 159?

Based on 146,723 MOT tests across 9,959 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
7,298
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
9,959
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,343
coil spring broken 4,725
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,135
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,468
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,732
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KD57 EGV is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

Across all 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 83,666 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Alfa Romeo 159 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,343 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KD57 EGV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Alfa Romeo 159 typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 19 years old, this Alfa Romeo 159 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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KD57 EGV is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 19 October 2007.

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